Dole Citation Coca-Cola Soda Fountain Dispenser

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A big change in soda fountain dispenser design was seen with the introduction of the Dole Citation Dispenser in June of 1958. Manufactured by the Dole Valve Company of Chicago, Illinois, it reflected a totally new, modern design. It was Dole’s first dispenser to be made mostly of plastic. It was a square countertop model with a 1-gallon capacity.

Technology had advanced by 1962 so that dispensers were offered as either ice-cooled or mechanically refrigerated systems. The Dole Citation was produced through 1964 and was the predecessor to the multi-head self-serve soft drink dispensers we see in use at fast food restaurants nowadays.

Dimensions: 13.5”H x 17.75”L x 10.5”W
Weight: 39 lbs.

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It’s called the drip tray. Maybe try Americansodafountain.com out of Chicago. I had one custom made by a professional stainless steel guy in Canada about 8 years ago but he closed and moved away?? he made it exactly to detail and he also made the small stainless grate that fits on top ledge of the drip tray to rest the cup on. The photo above does not show the small grate being there. If I recall he only charged me about $40.00 ! maybe thats why he went out of business. the whole drip tray unit is mounted by only one screw that goes directly thru the front as the photo shows.

I restore many Coke coolers, fountains, etc. I’m finishing an LV3 now for a client. Fairly simple restoration. I have some access through clients/collectors to parts. I also fabricate parts in aluminum, stainless etc.